Cheer Me On

Today it is 42 years since my Confirmation, the Sunday after Easter. Later that year was my 14 years old Birthday. I enjoyed the whole day; in the morning went to the hair dresser for my hair style, back home to get dressed, the ceremony was at 2 in Háteigskirkju (not in my parish, the church hadn't been build yet), the to a photographer for photos
and finally a party for friends and family at 5 at my home. I chose to be confirmed because I believe in God, have my faith since in childhood, don't
go often to church but would like to. One thing that bothered me and still does is when people who are not in The Icelandic Nation Church (Íslenska þjóðkirkjan) but in another chuch (some kind of a cult) ask me this question: Are you saved? I was asked this once more than 20 years ago; at first I was surprised by the question, then asked in return ,,What do you mean if I am saved", the person explained what she meant and I replied ,,I am in the Icelandic National Church and am happy there. My point is; religion is very personal for each one, one is not better/worse than another, I myself do not try to ,,save people" and expect the same form others. Sorry for the long post, have a nice day everybody. 🌻🌻🌻🚶‍♀️💚💚💚

Hi!

It's been a while since I've posted. I have a lot going on. I am working full-time at a psychiatric hospital teaching yoga therapy. I am also a full-time student through an online program, and also in a few yoga therapy courses right now on top of that. My fiancé just moved to Texas from Massachusetts, and I won't be joining him until after our wedding in June. We have a very short engagement so I am trying to plan a wedding in just 3 months, prepare to move to Texas, find a job down there, while in school and yoga therapy programs AND work full-time. I'm exhausted always and I am struggling to keep up. I should be working on homework right now but I am so stressed that I would rather do online shopping for my wedding but I really don't have extra funds, so I shouldn't be spending any money. I just start to shut down when I'm overwhelmed and I recognize that that is happening. I really want to go back to the gym for my physical and mental health, but I have no extra energy to do that - even though it'll probably help me in the long run.

Due to the stress, my OCD symptoms have come back in full-force and my ADHD is hindering me, too. My anxiety is so intense. Luckily, the depression isn't bad... I'm too anxious to be depressed... But I do miss my fiancé a lot. The stress is getting to us and causing us to argue a lot, which makes the distance feel even harder. I am so sad and feel like I'm breaking down but I can't let myself crumble because I have way too much going on, and way too much to take care of.

Thank you, for anyone still reading. I could use some encouragement, compassion, and prayers! I am choosing to trust in God moment-to-moment, constantly surrendering, but doubt and fear seems to torment me. I am so afraid of what could go wrong. All the fears and trauma that I thought I healed from seems to be resurfacing. Thoughts? Advice?

I appreciate this community. Thank you all.

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